Lot 43
Roosevelt, Franklin D. -- Signed, Inscribed Photo and A Letter Signed (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United States (1933-45). Superb sepia-toned photo signed and inscribed, "For Thad H. Brown from Franklin D. Roosevelt," 10x7", n.p., n.d. Photo by Harris & Ewing is a waist-up, right profile of FDR at his desk. Remnants on verso from a previous mounting do not affect the integrity of the photo. Accompanied by a letter signed as Governor-elect of New York, on personal letterhead, 1p, 10x7¼", Warm Springs, Ga., Nov. 26, 1928. To Dwight L. Hoppingarner of the American Construction Council giving him the go-ahead to appoint a committee and call a technical meeting of the Board because "I shall only have a week and a half to make all my decisions in regard to appointments, legislation, message to the Legislature, etc." Reinforced at folds on verso and twice folded. FDR first went to Warm Springs in October 1924. He bought the resort in 1927. Both pieces come with a Letter of Authenticity by James Spence Authentication. Estimated Value $800 - UP
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